ENGINEER I 3817 (EXEMPT)3812

06/02

City of San José

ENGINEER I, 3817
ENGINEER I (EXEMPT), 3812

CLASS CODE: 3817, 3812
DEPARTMENT: Varies	ACCOUNTABLE TO: Varies	FLSA STATUS: 3817, Non-exempt 3812, Exempt

CLASS SUMMARY:
Under immediate supervision, performs entry-level professional engineering work of moderate difficulty in municipal public works construction or maintenance projects. Performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: (Level in the series and how distinguished from the other levels; other unique characteristics of the job such as a requirement to work weekends)
This is the entry-level class in a five-class Engineering series. It is flexibly staffed with the next higher class of Engineer II. Incumbents of this class are under the immediate supervision of an Associate Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Division Manager, and will initially spend much of the time in a training capacity, progressing to technical computation and design of relatively routine projects such as the layout of the elevations, curb, gutter and sidewalk in street construction. Assignments are normally received from higher-level engineers who lay out the work and give instruction on work details. Incumbents in this class are not responsible for independent decisions regarding design principles.
This class differs from the next higher class of Engineer II in that incumbents of the latter class perform a variety of professional level engineering work of moderate difficulty under general supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS
(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.)

Education and Experience:
Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Professional degree will be specified in the position announcement.
Applicants who are enrolled in their final semester or quarter leading to graduation may be tested prior to receiving their Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering, but will not be employed until they have graduated.

Experience:
No minimum requirement.

Acceptable Substitutions:
Certificate of successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the required education.

Licensing Requirements (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)
Possession of a valid driver’s license is the State of California may be required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (position requirements at entry and depending on area of assignment):

Knowledge of and ability to perform varied drafting assignments.
Knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
Knowledge of research methodology.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of the required professional discipline.
Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques as applied to the required professional discipline.
Knowledge of legal (i.e., contractual) terminology and ability to analyze and review legal documents.
Knowledge of and ability to use computers, operating systems, application software, equipment, and systems analysis methods.
Ability to write clear and concise reports.
Ability to perform engineering computations.
Ability to write technical reports.
Ability to prepare estimates, designs, plans, and specifications.
Ability to supervise technical staff.
Ability to conduct entry-level engineering research work.
Ability to perform design and analysis.
Ability to coordinate project management and to administer consultant contracts.

DUTY NO.	TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.	Participates in planning the work and supervising sub-professional workers in making field investigations and surveys for routine project developments.
2.	Computes and analyzes field data for construction crews.
3.	Prepares designs, plans, and estimates, and performs preliminary work on specifications.
4.	Prepares research reports.
5.	May supervise routine construction inspection and sub-professional engineering workers in routine matters.
6.	Coordinates project management, i.e., oversees, controls, and guides construction of project.
7.	Assembles plans and specifications, prepares bidding documents, solicits bids, awards contracts, administers the contract, interprets plans and specifications, resolves field problems, gives final inspections, and follows through with acceptance of project.
8.	Prepares contract specifications and develops cost estimates of projects
9.	Participates in project cost tracking and budgeting.
10.	Performs engineering drafting to provide technicians with structural details.
11.	Administers consultant agreements and issues and reviews legal documents (i.e., construction agreements, bonds, insurance, fees).
12.	Collaborates with private engineers on matters that affect design and construction of systems.
13.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES
Civil/Structural Engineer positions may be responsible for:

As directed, prepares and supervises the maintenance of sewage disposal, street and sewer improvement plans, designs, profiles, and estimates for review by supervisor.
Reviews video cassette recordings of sewer lines, evaluates conditions, and delineates actions to be taken.
Performs structural design and analysis of municipal buildings.
Analyzes traffic signal, roads and bridges, curb and gutter, and sidewalk locations to determine agency jurisdiction and share of cost and maintenance.
May analyze new development in sanitary and storm sewer designs.

Electrical Engineer positions may be responsible for:

May perform electrical design and analysis of municipal buildings, street lighting, traffic signals, and facilities.
Participates in the design of electrical systems for various City buildings and park projects using various design manuals and books.
Studies and records existing lighting levels in City owned buildings and facilities and recommends conversion to a more efficient type of lighting where feasible.
Develops electrical control equipment for new and existing traffic signals and interconnected systems.
Evaluates new applications of the electronics industry and conducts studies of available traffic signal equipment.
Reviews street lighting and traffic signal plans and specifications.
Prepares wiring diagrams for traffic signal controller cabinet wiring.
Analyzes new development in electrical systems and equipment.

Mechanical Engineer positions may be responsible for:

Performs mechanical design and analysis of municipal buildings.
Designs air conditioning systems and controls to comply with all applicable codes and regulations by detailed analysis of heat gain and loss, ventilation and occupancy.
Prepares final inspection report of deficiencies, defects, non-operational equipment and poor workmanship and conducts follow-up on mechanical equipment to obtain repairs or replacement of malfunctioned equipment.
Receives, investigates and analyzes complaints of malfunctioning of mechanical equipment and may assist mechanics in repair and replacement of worn out equipment.
Investigates and analyzes inefficient systems and makes recommendations and design modifications to improve results.
Participates in implementing and maintaining an energy management program.
Analyzes new development in mechanical systems and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Check all that apply to performance of the essential duties of the job)

	Climbing		Kneeling		Crawling
	Balancing		Lifting	X	Reaching
	Stooping	X	Fingering	X	Standing
X	Talking		Grasping	X	Walking
X	Hearing		Feeling		Pushing
	Crouching

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
(6/02)
3817s000